Are you getting ready for the weekend? It’s our pleasure to bring you both in-person and virtual events you can enjoy with family and friends. Take a look and see what’s happening This Weekend in the Arkansas River Valley! There is sure to be something on our list that you can enjoy! Please check ahead with the event venue to find out what precautions they are taking to maintain physical distancing.

NOTE: We do our best to bring you accurate information… however, some events may have been scheduled previously and not been updated since COVID-19 restrictions have been set in place. We encourage you to reach out to event venues to confirm before you head out to an advertised event. Everything is still subject to change.

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Thursday, June 18, 2020

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Tour Moss Mountain Farm

Thursday, June 28, 2020 from 10 AM – 2 PM
Hosted by P. Allen Smith
Live Video
Tickets: pallensmith.com

A Farm Tour & Lunch Includes:
A guided tour through P. Allen Smith’s three-story Greek Revival-style home. Guests will learn about P. Allen Smith’s authentic design approach that pays homage to the history of the farm.

Explore Arkansas’ beautiful countryside overlooking the Arkansas River while touring Allen’s Terrace Garden, the Hidden Rose Garden, Hydrangea Allée, and his one-acre Vegetable Garden.

Connect to the land as you sit down to a farm-to-table lunch featuring a Seasonal recipe from P. Allen Smith’s book, Seasonal Recipes from the Garden. For dessert, enjoy a slice of Allen’s famous buttermilk pecan pie with homemade whipped cream.
Last but certainly not least, a visit to Poultryville to meet the chickens and other animals. Learn about Allen’s effort to conserve America’s early poultry breeds and why he started the Heritage Poultry Conservancy. While you are there, say hi to your favorite farm animals from Allen’s television show—Trudy, Moose, Smudge & Squeak, just to name a few.

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Storytime in the Park

Thursday, June 18, 2020 from 10:30 AM – 11:30 A
Russellville City Park

Hosted by Pope County Library System, Pope County Library Youth Services and Pope County Library Bookmobile

The Pope County Bookmobile and the Pope County Library System Children's Department are combining for a morning of storytimes, music, and a free activity!

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Bilingual Storytime

Thursday, June 18, 2020 from 11 AM – 12 PM
Pope County Library System
Hosted by Pope County Library System and Pope County Library Youth Services

Cuéntame un Cuento: Tell Me a Story is a virtual Spanish and English storytime with our Children's Librarian Ms. Melanie and our Bookmobile Librarian Ms. Carolina. Watch a new episode every Thursday at 11AM. Be sure to listen for the secret code word to complete your mission and earn points!

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ARTalks

Thursday, June 18, 2020 from 1 PM – 1:30 PM
On Facebook
Hosted by Arkansas Arts Council and Division of Arkansas Heritage

ARTalks is our ongoing, livestream discussion on all things arts at 1 p.m. every Thursday. Learn more about the Arkansas Arts Council, grant and funding opportunities, career development, free webinars, new programs, virtual activities and more.

Our staff will answer questions and help connect Arkansas artists, communities and arts organizations to resources and each other. For more information about us, visit ArkansasArts.org.

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Friday, June 19, 2020

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Bring a Friend Friday

Friday, June 19, 2020 from 5 AM – 7 PM
CrossFit Russellville, 1509 E Main St, Ste 1, Russellville
Hosted by CrossFit Russellville

Every Friday, for the entire month of June, all classes will be free for new members, or athletes looking to "test the waters".

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Music Storytime with Travis

Friday, June 19, 2020 from 11 AM – 12 PM
Pope County Library System
Hosted by Pope County Library System and Pope County Library Youth Services

Kids will love watching our Children's Library Clerk Mr. Travis sing and play! Tune in every Friday at 11am for a new episode. Don't forget to listen for the secret code word to complete your mission and earn points! 

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Food for Thought Friday

Friday, June 19, 2020 from 2:15 PM – 3 PM
Hosted by Community of Champions
Online Event

When was the last time you nourished your mind with the information it needs to be a strong, confident, and informed advocate?

Community of Champions invites you to Food for Thought Friday with Syard Evans, the CEO of Arkansas Support Network. We will find out how this organization support Arkansas and the people in it. Arkansas Support Network believes every person has the right to live in a home and in the community as an active and accepted member. It is their intent to support the presence and participation of children and adults with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities.

Arkansas Support Network provides support and services to individuals and families with children with disabilities. They are a licensed disabilities service provider for all of Arkansas, with offices in Springdale, Fort Smith, Camden, and Jonesboro. They work with a wide range of government agencies and departments, nonprofit organizations, health care facilities, education agencies, local schools, foundations, businesses, and individuals to provide the most effective and least restrictive supports for people with disabilities in environments they and their families choose for themselves.

Arkansas Support Network, Inc. is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, incorporated in 1988. Our Board of Directors is an active group of concerned citizens who represent the families and individuals that we serve and of the communities in which they live.

Join Us and fill your tool belt with these amazing resources!

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Sam Allbright Live at Old Bank

Friday, June 19, 2020 from 8 PM – 11 PM
The Old Bank Sports Grill, 220 W Main St, Russellville
Hosted by Sam Allbright Music

We are so excited to be playing in our hometown. Everyone mark your calendars for June 19th. There is no cover charge.

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Saturday, June 20, 2020

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Neighbors Table Free Meal

Saturday, June 20, 2020 from 11:30 AM – 1 PM
All Saints' Episcopal Church Russellville AR, 501 S Phoenix, Russellville
Hosted by All Saints' Episcopal Church Russellville AR and Neighbors Table, Rusellville Ar

All are welcome to attend this no pressure, no questions asked free lunch.

Doors open at 11:30am. Fresh coffee is served and then lunch is served at 12pm to 1pm.

Join us for food, fellowship and a loving place to break bread.

If your business, organization or ministry is interested in helping on Saturdays, please message us. There are plenty of volunteer opportunities throughout the year. 

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Night Without a Bed

Saturday, June 20, 2020 from 10 PM – 7 AM
Hosted by Family Promise of Tulsa County
Online Event

WHAT IS NIGHT WITHOUT A BED?
#NightWithoutABed is a social media challenge that raises awareness for families experiencing homelessness. On Saturday, June 20, 2020, the Family Promise Network will join together with our supporters to sleep one night without a bed.

HOW DO I TAKE THE CHALLENGE?
We ask participants to sleep anywhere without a bed: cars, a tent, a treehouse, living room floor, a couch and use the hashtag #NightWithoutABed to post video or photo on social media.

​In addition to posting on social media, we ask you to challenge your friends to complete #NightWithoutABed and make a donation to Family Promise of Tulsa County in support of the new "Apartment Shelter Program."​

WHY SHOULD I PARTICIPATE?
Every year in America, 2.5 million children experience homelessness in the U.S. These children are three times more likely to be placed in special education programs, eight to nine times more likely to repeat a great, and seven times more likely to die by suicide.

​Now with the Coronavirus Pandemic impacting people across the country, low-income families are increasingly at-risk of homelessness, and those experiencing homelessness have less access to spaces to safely practice social distancing.

Sign up for the challenge, learn more, or donate by visiting our website at:
https://www.familypromisetulsa.org/night-without-a-bed

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Sunday, June 21, 2020

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World Giraffe Day

Sunday,June 21, 2020 from 10 AM – 1 PM
Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden
Hosted by Bob Moore Subaru and Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden

Come together with the OKC Zoo and Bob Moore Subaru to stand tall for giraffes on World Giraffe Day. Celebrated annually on the longest day of the year, June 21, World Giraffe Day, is a worldwide event initiated by the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) that brings attention to the threats facing one of the planet’s most beloved and endangered animals, giraffe and the importance of conserving and managing their populations in Africa.

Make plans to attend World Giraffe Day on Sunday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and participate in various activities that focus on giraffe and habitat conservation. Zoo guests will have an opportunity to learn what the OKC Zoo is doing to protect wild giraffes and ways they can help conserve these magnificent creatures. World Giraffe Day happenings are free with Zoo admission and include:

• Kids Scavenger Safari with Prizes: Zoo-goers 11 and under will learn fun, educational facts about giraffe as they explore the Zoo. Scavenger safari cards will be available at the Zoo’s ticket tables in the Entry Plaza from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Facebook Live Conservation Chats with the Zoo’s giraffe caretakers at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
• Conservation Education Station: View bio-facts, educational handouts available for kids and learn more about how the Zoo is supporting giraffe conservation (located on Zoo grounds near the giraffe habitat)
• Photo Opportunities sponsored by Bob Moore Subaru (located on Zoo grounds near the giraffe habitat)
• #StandTallForGiraffe Social Media Challenge: Event participants and Zoo fans at home can show their support for World Giraffe Day by sharing their fun, giraffe-inspired photos on social. Follow the Zoo on Facebook and Instagram to learn more.

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Discovery Hour: Black Bears *Live

Sunday, June 21, 2020 from 10 AM – 11 AM
Hosted by Missouri State Parks and Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park
Online Event

Join us as we learn about black bears and how they are important to Missouri’s history and natural resources. There will be no live bears.

All recorded videos/ live feeds will be posted to this page. 

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Calling All Musicians!

Sunday, June 21, 2020 from 2 PM – 8 PM
Online Event
Hosted by Watters Creek

CALLING ALL MUSICIANS
Watters Creek is hosting Make Music Allen on June 21st in honor of International Make Music Day.

In this socially distanced time, our Make Music Day celebration will include both live music and a virtual approach to encourage all people, of all musical abilities, to celebrate the joy of making music.

Calling All Musicians! Live Performances will feature music making at various locations throughout Watters Creek. To ensure the safety of our guests and performers, we are limiting the size of musical groups to solo, duos, or trios. Make Music Day highlights the North Texas music community; from Rock & Roll to Bach and from aspiring musicians to seasoned professionals. All ages are welcome to participate. Visit http://www.makemusicday.org/allen/for details.

Virtual Events: A number of virtual events will be hosted by Watters Creek and around the world. Information about how to participate in events like Bash the Trash, Virtual Shower Singing, the World’s Smallest Marching Band, and more can be found HERE.

We are excited to offer a virtual Mass Appeal Project as well! On June 21st music teachers from around the world will offer 12 hours of free, online group lessons for 25 different instruments, at a range of levels from beginning to advanced. Read more about Free 25×12 Live Online Lessons HERE.

FREE Harmonicas! If you are interested in Harmonica Lessons, we will be distributing free Hohner harmonicas very soon! Stay tuned for information of how your can receive a Free high-quality Hohner Blues Band harmonica! Many thanks to long time sponsor, Hohner.